Trump links autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, despite decades of evidence it’s safe

Trump suggested Monday that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy may contribute to rising autism rates in the U.S.

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2 developments
  1. Sep 22, 2025Trump links autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, despite decades of evidence it’s safe
  2. Sep 24, 2025Only center coverage:Why experts say Trump's 'tough it out' advice to pregnant women poses risks

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Last development · Sep 24, 2025 — Why experts say Trump's 'tough it out' advice to pregnant women poses risks

How each side is putting it

Left

6 viewpoints
TruthoutLeft· 371d ago

Trump Admits His Claims Linking Acetaminophen During Pregnancy to Autism Aren’t Doctor-Approved

CNNLean Left· 371d ago

Republican senator publicly questions Trump announcement linking autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 371d ago

Experts swiftly counter Trump linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, says there’s no definitive evidence

CNNLean Left· 371d ago

What are your questions about autism and acetaminophen during pregnancy?

CNNLean Left· 371d ago

What pregnant people should know about acetaminophen

Center

18 viewpoints
Ran by 6 outlets· ABC 11 Raleigh, ABC 13 Houston, +4 more
ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 370d ago

Why experts say Trump's 'tough it out' advice to pregnant women poses risks

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 370d ago

Why experts say Trump's 'tough it out' advice to pregnant women poses risks

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· 370d ago

Why experts say Trump's 'tough it out' advice to pregnant women poses risks

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 370d ago

Why experts say Trump's 'tough it out' advice to pregnant women poses risks

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 370d ago

Why experts say Trump's 'tough it out' advice to pregnant women poses risks

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 370d ago

Why experts say Trump's 'tough it out' advice to pregnant women poses risks

CBS NewsCenter· 370d ago

Doctors still recommend Tylenol for fevers, pain in pregnancy, say Trump

Maine PublicCenter· 371d ago

World health officials reject Trump's claims that Tylenol is linked to autism

Ran by 7 outlets· NBC4 Washington, NBC New York, +5 more
NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 371d ago

Trump claims acetaminophen use during pregnancy may cause autism, without clear proof

NBC New YorkLean Left· 371d ago

Trump claims acetaminophen use during pregnancy may cause autism, without clear proof

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 371d ago

Trump claims acetaminophen use during pregnancy may cause autism, without clear proof

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 371d ago

Trump claims acetaminophen use during pregnancy may cause autism, without clear proof

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 372d ago

Trump claims acetaminophen use during pregnancy may cause autism, without clear proof

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 372d ago

Trump claims acetaminophen use during pregnancy may cause autism, without clear proof

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 372d ago

Trump claims acetaminophen use during pregnancy may cause autism, without clear proof

Ran by 2 outlets· WTOP Washington DC, KESQ Palm Springs
WTOP Washington DCCenter· 371d ago

Trump links autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, despite decades of evidence it’s safe

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 371d ago

Trump links autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, despite decades of evidence it’s safe

Right

3 viewpoints
FortuneLean Right· 371d ago

FDA asks doctors to minimize Tylenol in pregnancy while admitting 'causal relationship has not been established' to autism

FortuneLean Right· 371d ago

Scientists rebuke Trump’s Tylenol-autism claim, stress fever is bigger danger in pregnancy

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Winchester Star, MyNorthwest
Winchester StarLean Right· 371d ago

Trump administration suggests Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism, a link experts say is unproven

MyNorthwestLean Right· 372d ago

Trump administration suggests Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism, a link experts say is unproven

Ran by 2 outlets· Hot Air, Legal Insurrection
Hot AirRight· 371d ago

FDA Will Issue Notice to Doctors Linking Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy to Autism

Legal InsurrectionRight· 371d ago

FDA Will Issue Notice to Doctors Linking Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy to Autism

Washington ExaminerRight· 372d ago

Tylenol and autism: What to know about safety risk in pregnancy

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

3 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· 371d ago

Trump on Tylenol: What he said, causes of autism, acetaminophen explained

The GuardianLean Left· 372d ago

Trump officials unveil highly contentious conclusions on autism

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 372d ago

US: Trump pushes unproven claims on autism cause – DW

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